Enjoy your stay in the Heritage hotel of Jehan Numa Palace

Holiday in Bhopal is incomplete if you do not enjoy the stay in the Heritage hotel of Jehan Numa Palace. This hotel stands apart in terms of proclivity and affability, and to make your stay more pionent, Jehan Numa is the best place to visit. Earlier this royal structural was a heritage palace of the rulers of M.P and was one of the major attractions of Bhopal. Jehan Numa Palace cum hotel has emerged as the most imminent place to enjoy one’s sojourn in Bhopal. 

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About the Jehanuma Palace
The services provide by the hotel is immaculate and has succeeded in traveling to the core of the heart of the tourists and this is the reason they come to this hotel for a stay again and again. Nestled comfortably on the slopes of Shyamla hill of Bhopal, this palace lives up to its meaning that is ‘view of the different world’. With immaculate accommodation, world class facilities and unimpeachable hospitality, this palace is the perfect way to enjoy the mesmerizing aura and legacy of Bhopal.

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History of jehanuma palace
Jehan Numa Palace is more than a heritage home or hotel, it is an experience which one should definetly take. It is a glance into Nawabi history and culture. The royal home dates back to the era of the Begums of Bhopal. In 1983, Nadir and Yawar Rashid, the grandsons of General Obaidullah Khan, the current owners of the Palace, decided to share their legacy with the world. The beautiful heritage palace, at the edge of Bhopal, opened its gate to provide a holiday getaway to the tourist. Modest and lavishing at the same time, it is a reminiscence of the olden era.

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Interior of Jehanuma Palace
100 luxury rooms are there in jehanuma palace. The lavish rooms elegantly furnished open into green courtyards, balconies overlook lush greenery, the swimming pool, and the riding track which gives you the beautiful view. Colonial furniture, traditional furnishings, indigenous tribal artwork comprise the simple decor. The rooms enjoy with a spectacular view of the swimming pool and horse-riding track. You will almost live the life of nawabs.

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About the aura
Air-conditioning, stocked mini-bars, LCD televisions with premium cable channels, coffee/tea makers, room safes, and wireless Internet access are available for a guest’s comfort zone. En-suite bathrooms are furnished with deep soaking bathtubs and exclusive toiletries. Room Service and Housekeeping Services are on call around the clock and are active and attentive.

Rooms are designed to make guests comfortable
  • Patio Rooms 
  • Regal Rooms
  • Palace Rooms
  • Imperial Rooms

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Suites and Spas
Situated in the old wing, the Jehan Numa Palace’s four suites provide stylish space for a relaxing and comfort stay. The spacious bedroom is sheltered from the living area, creating private space for business meetings or for entertaining purposes. The room is furnished with comfortable furniture for 4 guests, as well as a private bar and an LCD television where one can enjoy with their cronies. Apart from this relaxing spas are available where the guest can rejuvenate themselves they are Chakra Spa and Wellness Center available Inside the Hotel.

Two suites are available
  • The Bourbon Suite
  • The Goddard Suite

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Dining
Fine dining is essential for the bona fide Jehan Numa experience. Delicious food and epicure cuisine is served in the true tradition of the Nawabs. Relish home-cooked flavors, farm fresh ingredients and an extravagant range of offerings would make your day. The four restaurants and two bars provide a rich dine out experience with your family or freinds. One can come here to have a candle light dinner with their partner.

  • Shahnama: For Multi Cuisine.
  • La Kuchina: French Restaurant.
  • Under the Mango Tree:  For Barbecue Dishes.
  • Tattenham Corner: Club and lounge
  • Shergar: Royal bar
  • Cafechino: For Quick Snacks with Tea and Coffee. 

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Address 
Address:  157, Shamla Hill, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Noor-us-Sabah Palace one of the best heritage hotel in Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh has some opulent palace hotels that were once lived in by royalty. However, unfortunately, they are often pricey and staying there may be out of reach of the average traveler. You don’t have to miss out on the experience altogether though. There are some affordable heritage hotels in Bhopal that have great ambiance and that is Noor-us-Sabah Palace

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Noor-us-Sabah Palace
The Noor-us-Sabah Palace was built by Nawab Sir Hamidullah Khan, ruler of Bhopal from 1926 to the accession, for his elder daughter Abida Sultana. Literally the Light of Dawn Palace, Noor-us-Sabah sits in sprawling gardens high on a hill overlooking Upper Lake – views can be enjoyed from the balconies, room windows and the lawns. You may spot classic cars in the portico. 

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Architecture
Enter through the reception hall which has Italian marble floors, chandeliers and princely relics like a silver polished palanquin. Noor-us-Sabah Palace have immaculate lawns and gardens, has been sympathetically converted into a heritage hotel in keeping with its original European classical and British colonial architecture. You can try Bhopali food specialties in its restaurant. Staying in one of these two heritage hotels is one of the attractions of Bhopal.

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Delicious Food
One can also go for a dine out with their partner or friend or can do candle dinner with his or her partner. The Dining experience is “food for the soul” and is personalized by the well traveled Chefs. The multi-cuisine have been evolved to satisfy the most demanding of palates.

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Address and Email
Address: V.I.P. Road, Koh-E-Fiza, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 
Email:    reservations@nusp.in

Know the Journey of Bhopal’s Machli Ghar

The fish shaped aquarium which was situated near Raj Bhavan and old assembly hall, facing the Lower Lake, was established on 31st May, 1977. Covering an area of one hectare, the Machhli Ghar is a double storied structure houses 66 varieties of ornamental and fresh water fishes. Later on it was shifted into a building of fisheries department at Bhadbhada, while more than a dozen fish varieties that were in heavy aquariums have been shifted to Dahod Raisen, where they have been put in cages in a fisheries pond.

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Types of Fishes
There are various types of living and colorful fishes like Tiger Barb, Black Moor ,blue, Rosy Barb, Shark, paradise Golden plata, Golden Gormi, King Zebra and King Kobra. Apart from this 26 big aquariums with a collection of fishes brought from the lakes, rivers and ponds from the different parts of the state such as Sawal, Padin, Rohu, Katla, Padin, Collet, Mirgal, Sawal ,Ticto, Bam fish and Pencil-Fira. 

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Machli Ghar
People in Bhopal were emotionally attached to Machhli Ghar and the thought that they will no longer be able to see more than one-fifth of 66 fish varieties, makes them sad. Many of them still curious to know what happened to the fish.
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Machli Ghar was demolished
For many people fish are an intrinsic part of their childhood memories. When government decided to shut the Machhli Ghar, Everyone was worried what would happen to the fish and where would they be taken. Will they get the same love and care at their new accommodation. Machhli Ghar will be demolished for the construction of the state capital’s first five-star hotel.
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About the Aquarium
The state government has handed over the possession of 3.16 acre land and building of the aquarium to the tourism department. The state government has plans to construct a new aquarium in public private partnership (PPP) mode on the land of fisheries department at Bhadbhada on the outskirts of Bhopal.
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Address and Timings
Address: Bordi Kalan, Bhadbhada Road Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Timings: 1.00 pm to 8 pm from 1st April to 30th Sept
             12.00 pm to 7 pm from 1st October to 31st March.

Looking for some place to appease your taste buds, Hawkers Corner will not disappoint you

Hawkers corner 6 no. stop , is place where you will have a lot of options to eat and too in very less price . This place will surely leave you drooling and you will not be disappointed by this place . As soon as you enter the place the redolence of food will attract you towards it . This place is a must visit for all the foodies out there and trust me , this place has a lot of options in sweet , spicy , cold ,hot etc.
Attraction 
The main attraction of Hawkers Corner is the Mawa Bati with Rabdi for which people are spellbind towards this place .The second thing which is really tasty , for which people around the corner come here is  for the zestful Jalebies .The Faloodas here are really tasty in the sweets , there are so many options in the sweets though .
Many More Varieties 
Famous for all types of chaat like pani puri, dahi puri, bhel puri and chole tikki this is the most famous place to grab a quick bite.  Try the samosa kachori chaat. Tangy, tasty, spicy goodness that tickles your taste buds, leaving you wanting more.There is a shop at the entrance of the gate to the left  for Tea , which has too in many varieties like Lemon tea , Milk Tea , Green Tea ,Masala Tea etc .The Pan is also famous of this place , apart from this there is option for pao bhaji , south indian , chinese .
Address 
Hawkers Corner , 6 no stop near Board Office Chowraha ,Bhopal(M.P)

Chintaman Ganesh Temple , in Sehore is 2000 years old

Sehore is 37 km away from the state capital of Bhopal towards south-west and on Bhopal-Indore highway , Chintaman ganesh temple is situated in sehore .The temple has a great importance and it is said that it is 2000 years old .There are four idles of Chintamani Siddha ganesh temples in India , one of which is in Sehore . A lot of devotees come here all over the year , specially in Ganesh Chaturthi .
History of the Temple 
It is said that the temple is approximately 2000 years old. It dates back to Vikramaditya of Ujjain and renovated by BajiRao I the Maratha Peshwa. There are four idles of chintamani Ganesh temple , one of them is in Rathambore( Rajasthan),second in Avantika , third in siddhapur(Gujrat) and the fourth in Sehore .
Ladoo And Modak 
It is said that Lord Ganesha likes,Sweets very much . And his favourite being Modak ,he always liked it .People to impress him now also when bow in front of him,gives Modak and ladoo in form of prasad .In front of the Chintaman Ganesh Temple are shops of sweet vendors where one could buy sweets and offer Lord Ganesha.
Festival And Fair 
There is a  fair at the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi ,And lots of people come here at this time .
Address
 Sehore ,Bhopal -Indore Highway Madhya pradesh 

Bittan Market offers the in-style accessories, bags, footwear, and clothing

If so far in the trip, you haven’t seen the real Bhopal, here you definitely will. Bittan Market will give you the glimpse of Bhopal with a range of products to buy from. This busy market offers the in-style accessories, bags, footwear, and clothing at a very compelling price. Many handloom exhibitions held here. You can find a lot of college students hanging around here. We can also call it a junction of Bhopal as gazillion amount of college students hang out here. this is all because of fantastic bakeries and Hookah lounges.

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About the market
One can find a tales of branded showrooms and shops. The street is lined up with shoe stores, trendy but cheap handbags, cute accessories, and stoles. Apart from this greeting card, beautiful paintings, flowers which you can gift to your partner or friends on any special occasion.

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Famous for
Bittan market is famous for Amer Bakery Hut’s Russian salad and Hukkah lounges. From plain old ice cream to custard and gelato, there are a plethora of rich and decadent ice creams options are available in Creme Ore ice cream parlor. Youngsters usually spend their time by hanging around here with their cronies.

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Bittan market Haat
Bhopal is famous for the hand-weaved sarees and dress materials. You can get a pastel shade of Chanderi, or a deep gold Kota silk. The beautiful Bagh print kurtas, designed using wooden blocks are a must-have. But, the handcrafted Maheshwari sarees simply steal the limelight with its zari work and elegant sheen. Not only this various fair is organized here often related to automobiles, digital technologies, books etc.
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Address and Timings
Address:  E-5, Arera Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Timings:  11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Are you fond of accessories or antique items, then visit 10 no. market

Bhopal is a series of two cities i.e. purana Bhopal and new Bhopal. The northern city brag of its rich culture with dazzling mosques, grand havelis, and crowded markets where as the southern part reflects a sophisticated role with exotic and luxury hotels, beautiful wide roads, and restaurants offering multi-cuisine to cherish. If you are fond of accessories or antique items then 10 no. market would be best for you.
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Street shopping
Not only accessories 10 no. market is full of delicate Zardozi sarees, exquisite Mulberry silk, handlooms and well-crafted souvenirs to offer. You will also get an Mandana and Pithora paintings are a delight for the art enthusiasts. But, this is just the icing on the cake.

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Delicious Food
These street shops also serve amazing hot Gulab Jamuns, Meva Bati, and Shammi Kebabs. Some of the markets are open until two at night. You can enjoy the delicious Dahi Bade, Khopra Pak, Malpua and Imarti while browsing through the lanes of clothing and accessory shops.

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Market
Whether your budget is small or big, don’t worry. This Market Street would give you the varieties of options. With lavishing items, they are full of cheap fancy shoes, shiny purses, beautiful silver ornaments, leather products, and of course the famous Bhopal ‘Batua’ with colorful beadwork.

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 Best Known For
Stylish dresses, sarees, sandwiches, seekh kabab etc.

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Address and Timings
Address:  E-4, Arera Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Timing:   11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ratapani jungle lodge will leave you awestruck by the sheer beauty of the pristine forest


Ratapani Jungle Lodge  is a Jungle and Wildlife Safari Lodge, situated 30 Km from the City of Bhopal, on the fringes of  Ratapani Tiger Reserve, 200 meters from the Kolar Dam. Amidst beautiful and dense teak forests, an area inhabited by Tiger,Wildcats,Sloth-bears Foxes,Hyenas,Deer’s and Languor’s. This is a quiet and quaint Jungle Lodge, spread over the edge of a cliff, overlooking the Kolar Reservoir and the beautiful Ratapani Jungles, in the valley below .Never can one imagine the beautiful view of stars living in the City,we all have those childhood memories of the spectacular astral display.This is an ideal place to be reminded of those special memories and cherish and revisit them with family and friends.


More About The Place
Ratapani Jungle Lodge is situated at the edge of one of the largest water bodies in the region along the sides of the forests . When you come for a stay here ,an early morning or evening, dusk, walk along the reservoir can pleasantly surprise you at times with the wildlife you may come across.The drive up to the Lodge gives one a semblance of no less than a Safari of sorts.The Lodge itself, presents a welcoming warmth, blending into the surrounding greens and the beautiful breeze here specially in monsoons will just take your breathe away , all way long far away from the noise of traffic , no nuisance around only peace and the sounds of birds and animals .In the premises they also have fitness club as well as a library too .

Attraction
The main attraction here the forest , the dam , the silence . The lodge also provides you with varieties of rooms to choose,offering Six Luxurious Large AC Suite Rooms, Three Wonderfully Furnished Air-conditioned Deluxe Rooms, One Large AC Cottage Room, Six RJL AC Luxury Tents, Large Verandah’s, a beautiful Large AC Club Lounge, a sprawling dining area,the Gol-Ghar,Three large Gazebos to choose from, overlooking the hill and the reservoir below, a beautiful large Sunset Deck, offering a breathtakingly scintillating sunset, almost half a Km of all season walkway within the property itself, lovely winding staircase descending through the forest, on to the Seven large Lower Decks, finally on to the Mahua Tree.

Food
They have variety of options for the Dining Spaces for people to settle down and enjoy their meals, as per their taste and preference of ambience. The Evening Point (open, seating 30), with complimentary evening Bonfire, after sunset. Ratapani Jungle Lodge have a very large deck, known as the Evening Point or the Upper Deck, which offers a panoramic view of the Kolar Reservoir and also the Jungles and Hills, in front. They also have a series of decks closer to the reservoir, connected by two stairways, known as the Lower Decks, which takes us closer to the water and also allow us to enjoy the Jungle and the Lake from closer quarters.The food is really tasty here and Variety of food is available which you could order either in your rooms or one could eat in open .

How to reach here 
Kolar Dam, Adjacent to the Forest Rest-house.

if going through bhopal :  -Bhopal  Bhadbhada – Neelbudh – Ratibudh – Budjhidi – Jhagaria At Jhagaria you will see two petrol pumps, next to one another, on your right hand side
At that point there is a Left Turn,Take that road.
Villages you will cross along the way :- Lilakhadi – Abidabad – Jeewantal – Kolar Dam.
21 Kms on the road, right next to the Forest Rest house, only 300 meters before the Kolar Dam, is RJL, falling on your right hand side.


Murga on wheels for chicken lovers

Chicken is one of the most versatile meal options for many home chefs, whether it be a weeknight meal, entertaining, or grilling all summer long. And chicken thighs are tender and juicy. Simple to prepare, these recipes show how to bring new life and flavor to your table with chicken that everyone will love.

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Murga on wheels chicken
Murga on wheels inspired by Asia gives you tasty glaze of chicken thighs. Rich thigh meat is higher in fat than lean white meat. It’s all depend on your discretion which one you want to eat. They serve you starkly Garnish dish with fresh cilantro and sliced onions with hari chutney.

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Full of health benefits
The health benefits of chicken include its ability to provide a good supply of protein, essential vitamins, and minerals. It also aids in weight loss, regulating cholesterol and blood pressure, and reducing the risk of cancer. Try to include it in your diet and see the benefits.

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Delicious Chicken
Grilled chicken, chicken samosa, chicken curry chicken lollipop etc. with the fast-friendly service would allure you to come here again and again.

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Address and Timings:
Address:  6 Number Bus Stop, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Timings:  10 am to 11 pm
               Tuesday closed

Get yummy and delicious Sabudana Khichdi at Annapurna Falhari Khichdi shop

Sabudana Khichdi is one of the main fasting dish from western India, especially from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan and no doubt it is a popular dish from Maharashtra, India. Made from tapioca (sago), this sabudana khichdi recipe is a wonderful blend of flavors — sweet, tangy, spicy, balanced to a perfection. It makes a mouthwatering brunch or lunch item and is often enjoyed during the times of fasting.

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Sabudana is an Indian Dish
Sabudana khichadi is an Indian dish made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls). A light dish made with sago or sabudana, spiced lightly. Being majorly a fasting recipe, it is usually eaten the most during the festival of Navaratri when people are fasting. It is typically prepared in parts of Western India such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. its popularity gets ascended in the major towns of India like Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Bhopal, Jaipur and Nagpur.

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Street vendor of M.P Nagar Bhopal
it is available as street food in M.P Nagar Bhopal and is widely eaten throughout the year. It is the dish of choice when an individual observes a “fast” during Shivratri, Navratri, or a similar Hindu religious occasion. It is also christened as Sabudana Usal in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

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Nutrition Value
For those people who are health conscious Sago is nearly pure carbohydrate and has very little protein, vitamins, or minerals. The addition of peanuts to sabudana khichadi adds to the protein content, making it a more balanced meal. It has a high calorific content, due to the quantity of starch and fat present.
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Address and Timings
Address:  Annapurna Falhari Khichdi shop, Main Road zone 1,
               M P Nagar, Bhopal, Near Board Office Square, Zone I
Timings:  11:00 am – 09:00 pm